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Couple who run Morecambe pub win top Publican of the Year award

Steve and Tricia Ulyatt of the William Mitchell in Morecambe

A couple who run a Morecambe pub have won an award for Publicans of the Year.

Steve and Tricia Ulyatt of the William Mitchell were regional winners at the Punch Publican of the Year Awards.

They attended the first ever national Publican of the Year Awards, run by pub company Punch, held in Burton on Wednesday.

The Ulyatts said they had a "lovely time" at the ceremony and thanked their staff "for making this possible" and their "amazing customers who make The William Mitchell a great place to be".

A post on the William Mitchell Facebook page said the couple "work their socks off each and every day to make The William Mitchell the best it can possibly be".

"They are finally being recognised for their hard work, determination and passion."

Punch said the awards "celebrated the best of our wonderful publicans and management partners".

"With over 100 exceptional guests, we could not help but enjoy laughter, cheers, and inspirational stories of dedication and passion," said a Punch spokesperson.

"Congratulations to our worthy winners. Our pubs, led by you, thrive in their communities."

The William Mitchell has also been shortlisted in the Best Punch Pub category at the Great British Pub Awards. Winners will be decided on September 19.

Read more: Morecambe pub shortlisted for Great British Pub Awards - Beyond Radio

The pub in the Westgate area of Morecambe, named after the founder of Mitchell's Brewery in Lancaster, was built in the 1960s on Glentworth Road West. National chain Punch Pubs bought the premises from Mitchell's in 2019.

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